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Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

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I, like I said in my last post,do not have medical right now, so I cant go to see my doc.Here are my symptoms right now, and for the past week. I am depressed. I use to be such a happy person. always smiling,laughing, and blowing off anything bad into something good.Lately I feel so bitter, and life seems so boring. even things I should look forward to doesnt seem to excite me. I have BADacid reflux when I drink anything.Last night i bent down to pick something up and i actually puked a little. my stomach huuuurts. it feels tight, yet I am so bloated. my uterus area feels soooo sensitive to the touch. if I sit for a short period of time, and get up, I am suddenly stiff, and it hurts to walk. mainly my legs, and my back. My mind wont stop racing. I am taking this as a "Flare up". what do you all think. p;ease let me know. I need yas!!!

Any bad acid reflux needs attention by a doctor. My daughter had NO insurance and with a lot of checking around she was able to find a doctor that would do her gallbladder surgery anyway. I will ask her when I see her on Sunday, how she went about that, and give you that information. Hopefully it may help you get care...

Each time the acid comes up, it erodes the esophogus and it can create serious health conditions. I know as I take tagamet because I have stomach ulcers that re-occur and I need something to help me. I did not get along with the little purple pill..lol Prevacid I think was the name, or nexium.

Anyway, I was scoped by my gastro. doc and he checked to make sure I did not have Barretts esophogus. In the meantime, watch what you eat. Google something like &quot;diets for acid reflux disease&quot; and you will probably find ways to get much relief from your diet alone. And over the counter tagamet would be helpful.

I am sorry for your pain. I understand. Something hurts on me, each and every day.
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EllaBlue

You know what sweetie I really understand the feelings of depression and how they can come on you so suddenly. I am usually for the most part a happy person just as you described yourself. Especially the blowing off things and trying to stay positive. I am pretty sure you are probably in a flare. Lupus can really play tricks with your mind, body, and spirit. I have been dx for 13 years so I truly do understand your pain and I really can empathize with you. Your symptoms need medical attention obviously. I guess you mean by you have no medical you have no insurance? Can you at least go to your local hospitals ER or outpatient clinic? I don't know where you live but our local hospital has an outpatient clinic (granted some of them know nothing about lupus but they could at least help you with your reflux and possibly with the anxiety you are going through. I travel 2 hours and about thirty minutes to see my specialist at the university hospital and it is worth it. She sees me through her clinic there which is not free but is not as expensive as going to a local doctor and she is better anyway. I have no insurance coverage and I am in the process of trying to get disability. I hope I have helped you in some way. I will pray for you and I hope this will help you.
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Sherry

Try going Gluten Free. Ihave Celiac disease which requires a Gluten free diet but my brother who does not have celiac has Gurd and the gluten free diet helped him. That requires no oats, wheat, barley, rye. No normal bread or pasta. Do a web search for the diet. It is another auto amune disease.

In the mean time you could try putting 4-8 inchboards under head of bed and eat small meals only up to 5 or 6 a day. And try Gaviscon.It is especially for gastric reflux. The beds uncomfortable but it does help. me at least marilyn

I have had bad acid reflux also for quite some time. I use prilosec, 2 pills per day. It is expensive but it does work. My dr said that with alot of the meds we take we get what is called &quot;branding&quot; this is where the pills burn into our esophagus and cause the acid reflux feeling. After taking prilosec for a couple of days it was gone. B/c of the price of the drug I try to take one per day and 2 every couple of days. this seems to keep it under control.

I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...

Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel

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